The Sudden Chumminess of Hunter Biden and Candace Owens
Hunter Biden and Candace Owens engaged in an unexpected two-hour conversation, discussing personal struggles and political perceptions. Owens expressed regret for her past comments about Biden, acknowledging the inhumanity of her previous attacks. The meeting highlighted the complexities of modern politics and the unusual alliances that can form in today's media landscape.
- ▪Hunter Biden met with Candace Owens, who previously labeled him a 'degenerate' and 'an alleged sex predator'.
- ▪During their conversation, Owens apologized for her past treatment of Biden and praised his communication skills.
- ▪Biden shared his experiences with addiction and the public scrutiny he has faced, emphasizing his choice to live despite challenges.
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PoliticsThe Sudden Chumminess of Hunter Biden and Candace OwensThe former president’s son tearfully met with the podcaster, who once called him a “degenerate.”By Matt ViserIllustration by The Atlantic. Sources: Jason Davis / Getty; Anna Moneymaker / Getty.May 22, 2026, 5:34 PM ET ShareSave It was something of a political hall of mirrors: Hunter Biden arriving at Candace Owens’s house, sitting in a book-filled room decorated with a crucifix and orchids in the shape of a heart, holding a coffee cup labeled conspiracy theorist, and answering a range of questions from a podcast host who has called him “an alleged sex predator” and “A DEGENERATE THAT SHOULD BE IN PRISON” who comes from a “SCUM family.” The first question: “The cocaine that was found at the White House, was it yours?”To say…
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